Obed Lake Provincial Park

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Obed Lake Provincial Park
Ice fishing on Obed Lake
Obed Lake Provincial Park
Location of Obed Lake Provincial Park in Alberta
Location of Obed Lake Provincial Park in Alberta
Location Canada
Nearest city Edson
Coordinates 53°33′19″N 117°07′44″W / 53.55528, -117.12889
Area 34 km² (13.1 sq mi)[1]
Governing body Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Obed Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada, located 49 kilometers (30 mi) west of Edson and 37 kilometers (23 mi) east of Hinton, on the north side of the Yellowhead Highway.

The park surrounds the Obed Lakes. It is situated in a wetland system in the central foothills, between the McLeod River and Athabasca River, at an elevation of 1,065 m (3,494 ft) and has a surface of 34 km² (13.1 sq mi). Sundance Provincial Park is located 27 kilometers (17 mi) east of this park.

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[edit] Activities

The following activities are available in the park:[2]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Alberta Parks, Tourism, Recreation and Culture. Obed Lake Provincial Park fact sheet. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  2. ^ Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. Activities in Obed Lake Provincial Park. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.

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Coordinates: 53°33′19″N 117°07′44″W / 53.55528, -117.12889 (Obed Lake Provincial Park)

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